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Trump Administration Kills Annual Arctic Report Card

The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.

NYT > Science · about 8 hours ago

The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Peaking. Here’s How to Watch.

The Perseids will be most active on Wednesday into Thursday morning, on the moonless night after a total solar eclipse.

NYT > Science · about 19 hours ago

In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas.

NYT > Science · 1 day ago

An experimental GLP-1 pill helped people with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12.1% of their body weight in just 36 weeks. Unlike injectable drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, aleniglipron is a small molecule that can be taken once daily with or without food and could potentially be produced more easily at scale.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

Very high levels of the inherited cholesterol-related particle Lp(a) were linked to a greater risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke and cardiovascular death, in a study of more than 20,000 people. Since elevated Lp(a) often flies completely under the radar, a simple blood test could uncover hidden heart risk that standard cholesterol testing may miss.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

Silver nanocatalysts have been found to switch where they perform their most important reactions depending on whether a solid oxide cell is making electricity or hydrogen. The discovery could enable smarter catalyst designs that boost clean power generation while making green hydrogen more energy-efficient.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

The rise of the potato in the Andes appears to have left a lasting mark on human DNA. Indigenous Peruvians carry exceptionally high numbers of a starch-digestion gene, likely because people with more copies gained an evolutionary advantage once potatoes became a staple food. The change began thousands of years before European contact, providing unusually strong evidence that diet can shape human evolution.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

A total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Europe into darkness on August 12, 2026, with Spain offering some of the best views. ESA will livestream the spectacle from the Javalambre Observatory, combining telescope feeds, drone footage, and expert commentary. At 20:31 CEST, the observatory will experience 1 minute and 21 seconds of totality, revealing the Sun’s normally hidden outer atmosphere.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

NASA engineers have found a clever way to squeeze more life out of Voyager 2, nearly half a century after it left Earth. In an operation nicknamed the “Big Bang,” the team simultaneously shut down certain power-hungry hardware and switched to lower-power alternatives while keeping the spacecraft warm enough to survive.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

Dogs have been shaping—and being shaped by—humans for about 15,000 years, evolving from early partners of hunter-gatherers into an astonishing range of specialized companions. Across the globe, they adapted alongside people to wildly different environments and needs, from powerful Arctic sled dogs and agile rainforest hunters to high-altitude dogs with genetic traits for surviving thin air. Some were even bred for wool, while others played important spiritual or ceremonial roles.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 2 days ago

What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely

We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.

NYT > Science · 2 days ago

A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores, hinting that a simple dietary change could also support mental well-being.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 2 days ago

More than 60,000 years ago, humans in southern Africa were engraving ostrich eggshells with intricate geometric patterns that appear far more organized than previously realized. Researchers found recurring grids, parallel lines, right angles, and repeated shapes, suggesting the designs followed deliberate rules rather than being improvised. The engravers may even have planned entire patterns in their minds before carving them.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 3 days ago

A study tracking more than 340,000 adults for over a decade found that heavy drinking increased the risk of death regardless of beverage type. At lower levels, however, the picture became more surprising: beer, cider, and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with lower risk. Moderate wine drinkers had a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death compared with people who rarely or never drank.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 3 days ago

Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature

In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.

NYT > Science · 5 days ago

Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.

NYT > Science · 5 days ago

A Four-Ton SpaceX Rocket Stage Hit the Moon, but No One Saw It

Amateur and professional astronomers pointed their telescopes at the impact site. Most did not detect anything.

NYT > Science · 5 days ago

Footage posted by a conservancy group offers an unusual glimpse of a common behavior by dolphins that often goes unobserved.

NYT > Science · 7 days ago

Scientists have proved that a species of plant covered with sticky hairs is carnivorous, confirming Darwin’s 150-year-old hunch.

NYT > Science · 8 days ago

Phoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife

A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

NYT > Science · 8 days ago